Review, by Nick Woods: "While it can be an enjoyable game with fluent gameplay and nice graphics, don't expect it to resemble a fishing trip." [Score: 3 out of 5]
Review, by Martin Taylor: "I wanted so much more from this initially promising arcade-style diversion from the norm. Unfortunately it wasn't to be." [Score: 4 out of 10] (October 4, 2000)
Review, by David Zdyrko: "If you're looking for a quick fishing fix that offers a lot of action-oriented fun, you can't really go wrong with Take 2's Action Bass." [Score: 5 out of 10] (August 4, 2000)